It’s clear to see from watching the debut season of The Mandalorian that Kuiil, the gruff Ugnaught who offers to help Din Djarin in his time of need, is a patient man, and it’s a patience that pays dividends when he repaired the shattered IG-11. Dan Zehr takes a look at that process, and how Kuiil’s patience was stronger than any seal or solder.
Through Kuiil’s tutelage and re-programming, the converted assassin learns to feed and take care of the blurrgs, serve tea, and help out around Kuiil’s homestead. And no one is more surprised than Din Djarin, who has trouble shaking his belief that the IG unit is a danger to Grogu and everyone in its path. However, Kuiil is steadfast: the droid is no danger.
But how did this happen? Yes, Kuiil is a gifted technician. He knows how to use his hands to repair and modify things, often making them better. But this is entirely different, and not because of any mechanical know-how or technological wizardry. In fact, the secret recipe for IG-11’s conversion lies not in Kuiil’s exceptional gifts with tools, but in his adherence to two keywords: patience and affirmation.